Job Description We are currently in partnership with a Council based in Kent, who are recruiting for a Head of Law, Democratic Services and Monitoring Officer on an initial three-month temporary contract .
This is a hybrid role based in Kent, on a full-time contract of 37 hours per week. This organisation is offering a negotiable rate dependent on experience .
The primary purpose of the role is to oversee a specialist legal team (1 Deputy Head of Legal & Deputy Monitoring Officer, 1 Lawyer & 1 Legal Officer) and the Democratic Services Team (1 Democratic Services Manager & 2 Officers)
Duties will include (but are not limited to):
Managing, developing and providing a comprehensive in-house legal service to the Council
Identifying key legal issues as they emerge and ensure that the Council as a whole, receives clear and positive legal advice
Playing a leading role in driving forward corporate priorities and to contribute to the strategic direction of the Council
Advising on and making recommendations on major policy issues with legal implications
Overseeing the delivery of the Democratic Services
Reporting on matters that are likely to be, illegal or amount to maladministration, as...